New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-10-14
highest appreciation for wha. they have done for Yachting

highest appreciation they done for yachting
(Appausc.)
geantry displayed upon NewYork Bay during the inter
natosi races OF this has been surpassed IN
dcet has never been equaed Ana when amid the boom
ing OF cannon The shr blasts OF steam Whistles the
loud huzzas from 10000 hros the Volunteer went over
the limo winner, and when by that living nerve which
unes all ciunrcs, the electric telegraph the result "
the announced. America wild with enthu-
siasm. England was startled. Canada was dumbfonndcd
Ireland was as onshed and Scotland parayzed loud
applausc)
In turn the Cambria, Llconia Countess Of Dunerin,
Atlanta Gcresta Galaca and Thsl. have for the
cup. and in OsgOGd OF the Mesie OsC0Od " the
Columbia Douglass Sapph. DicorsOn ~ the Made
line, Busk tho Mischief, Paine and others OF the
Puritan. Paine OF Maynower and Paine Of the Voun
tcer have molly done their duty in Keeping the cup for
the Ncw-York Yacht Club tAppause)
give thanks 10 these gentlemen in behalf Of the New
York Yacht Club give thanks TO them for what they
have done for the credit OF the American nation
on behalf OF this club ventcre the prophecy that no
cutter can ever west this cup from She custody OF me
New-York Yacht Club against tho cenreboard soop of
America loud applause) And So gentlemen leave
the Americas Cup in your hands az the emblem OF the
yahtng supremacy of America. Guard IT we'll and give
the clubs and nations tia, challenge FOR it IN the
future, have done In the past the airest OF fair
play. G,oud appiause)
THE VET RAN MR.. SCHUYLER SPEARS
The next toast "Our International race-as each
new victory heightens tho National pride. proves
superiority as yachtsmen and increases thirst for
the Americas Cup" George L. Schuyler who on rising
got enthusiastic reception, replied He wittly com
mented on the slowness OF the English to adopt new
idea Even IL something plainly demonstrated its super
ioritv they willing to grant it, and this was
particularly with the centreboard lie recalled
points in the last ternational meeting that proved its
indubitabe advantages especially in going 10 wind
ward opponents did not like the inside course
sail he ALTHOUGH those OF who had studied the
question thought that their only chance to win.
and in fact anxious about that
race than they were Then when
they were heaten there and tried il heouSdc cours
they were better off for one still feel that the
cen rcboard has got call for speed III Yachting.
lLaugher and chcrrs In reference 10 the probability
Is one thing feel OIL that he ever makes model
that plan there will BE- no question "a 10 he yacht
watAr line length when she IL placed in The waller
fLaughier Mr. Schuyler closed with some Interesting
yachting "reminiscences drawn from his long experience
Yankee Doodle" and cheers greeted the conclusion
Of his speech Mr.. beaumont English nemDer OF
Parliament adm ted that the English Nation" had
learned something yachts from the Americans and
hoped that the English Nation would yet send boat
that wonld win the cup. Tho orchestra then played
"GoI Save the Queen and all the company stood up
The services OF Commodore Gerry and ex-Conmoiore
Smith were du ~ remembered in a toast {, which they
fty responded 1.-THE nonyachtsn-n OF the club were
also bouored and in reply John Fitch spoke OF the cinbs
past prosperity and brilliant future prospects lou are
the foremost Climb in the world" said he
Captain StnuelS pledged as tho hero OF nun
drcd fights" and said that ho proud To think mat
sailors well! aud that the success
OF Yacht no longer Deepen lie entirely on the ter. -
"Thc captain and crew of the volunteer ana " ne
cenrebeard among the concluding toaSts cap
tain Sweet the challenger and others also spoke
and il well into the small hodrs before the cohVVia
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